Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar Last time out, I addressed the fallout from the passage of Proposition 8, a ballot initiative that bans same-sex marriage in California. Both sides, I argued, need to rethink their strategy of harsh attacks before the[Read More…]
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Illinois School Environment Club Plans to Share the Light
(PHOTO ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Members of the Illinois School Climate: Chage in Action, or C2.I.A. Club, addressed the Environment Commission last week, sharing their plan to help residents light up their homes for less this winter. The students read a prepared statement to members of the commission, "As one[Read More…]
Tall Grass to Host ‘Winter Solstice’ Exhibit
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery will host an exhibit of its gallery artists entitled “Winter Solstice” from Friday, December 12, 2008 through Saturday, January 17, 2009. The opening reception is December 12, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Winter Solstice is defined as[Read More…]
Tree Lighting Ceremony Attendees Share Holiday Budget Thoughts
Children admire a Christmas tree at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Photo Gallery: 2008 Tree Lighting Ceremony Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A chilled crowd warmed up to the holiday season Saturday on the Village Green Saturday afternoon as Park Forest hosted its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Students[Read More…]
Park Forest Shares Ambitious Agenda with Legislators
State Sen. Maggie Crotty, Toi Hutchinson, Rep. George Scully and Village Manager Tom Mick at the Legislative Breakfast on Saturday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Property taxes, pensions, revenue sharing, and more Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board hosted a Legislative Breakfast on Saturday in Village Hall. State Representatives George Scully[Read More…]
Obama Wins Most Votes Ever in Suburban Cook
Cook County , IL–(ENEWSPF)– Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama won the highest number of votes (698,158) ever recorded by a presidential candidate in suburban Cook County, according to a Post-Election Report issued today by Cook County Clerk David Orr. "Voters flocked to the polls and set many milestones during this[Read More…]
Six Ways to Save Money this Holiday Season from the BBB
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the nation collectively tightens its belt this winter, many families are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing any of their holiday cheer. The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois is providing advice on how consumers can cut down on spending and reduce household[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Report – December 8, 2008
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo:Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local[Read More…]
This is True: Illinois EPA Headquarters Unclean, Unsafe
From This is True , Weird News Video #25, – Buyer Beware. Apparently the Illinois EPA headquarters is quite a mess, and may be unsafe to occupy. "The people there now complain of headaches, breathing problems and other illnesses." Watch the video.
Thanks Earl and Alia at Quality Classic
Blog Commentary This is just a quick "Thank you!" to Earl and Alia Davis for being there every morning the last few weeks at the Quality Classic Fitness Center in DownTown Park Forest. Thanks to some motivation from a colleague, I’ve finally returned to some type of exercise every day.[Read More…]
